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#1244707 Hairpin Clip (R)
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(NOS) #3975131 Grommet
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$8.00 $6.00
Back Drive Bell Crank Rebuild Kit (R)
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$8.95
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$9.00

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70-81 Camaro/Firebird Shifter Mount
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Back Drive Linkage


General Motors Reverse Lockout and Back Drive

Linkage

   In 1969 all (assumed) General Motors cars with standard transmissions,
were fitted with a system that made you put the shifter in reverse, before
you could remove your key from the steering column. I call it a system
because it involves many changes from 1968. The changes includes the
steering column, reverse light switch, shifter linkage and neutral start
circuit.

The purpose of these changes were theft deterrent and safety. By moving
the ignition key to the steering column it was harder to hot wire, and the
 steering column could be locked, keeping the wheels in place one position.
Also the ignition key couldn't be turned off and removed, without first
putting the shifter into reverse. This prevented the car from rolling away,
and your two year old from turning the car off while driving down the road.
Note:
There were no laws for seat belts or child restraint. Many times kids roamed
around the interior of the car, or sat on the shifter console.

The linkage part of the system was often disabled the first time the clutch was
replaced, during transmission work or gear shift replacement. Many muscle car
owners thought that this was a nuisance safety system, that wasn't on 1968 and
earlier models. This disabling could be anything from, just removing the lower
rod, to removing everything from the transmission to the steering column selector
arm.

In the categories section below, I am attempting to identify
the parts of this system that go from the gear selector
to the steering column on floor shift manual transmission
models. I also use this section when evaluating reproduced
parts and kits for fit, function and originality.



In the products section are parts I sell that can be
used, if you are converting from an automatic transmission
vehicle to a floor shift manual transmission, to re-install or to
refurbish this part of the system.

  • GM Backdrive Supports GM Backdrive Supports
  • GM Backdrive Levers GM Backdrive Levers
  • GM Backdrive Rods (Lower) GM Backdrive Rods (Lower)
  • GM Backdrive Rods (Upper) GM Backdrive Rods (Upper)
  • Group 4.032 Group 4.032
  • GROUP 4.037 GROUP 4.037
  • Parts Group 4.042 Parts Group 4.042
  • Fastners Group 4.046 Fastners Group 4.046

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Back Drive Bell Crank Rebuild Kit (R)
Back Drive Bell Crank Rebuild Kit (R)
Sold Out
$8.95
68-72 A Body Back Drive Frame Bracket
68-72 A Body Back Drive Frame Bracket
Sold Out
$17.00
69-72 A Body Back Drive Heat Shield
69-72 A Body Back Drive Heat Shield
In Stock
$14.75 $12.20 Sale
Add To Cart
69-72 BOP A Body  Lower Back Drive Kit (R)
69-72 BOP A Body Lower Back Drive Kit (R)
Sold Out
$85.00
(R) #477707 BOP Backdrive Lever
(R) #477707 BOP Backdrive Lever
Sold Out
$20.00
69-72 Chevelle Backdrive Linkage (R)
69-72 Chevelle Backdrive Linkage (R)
Sold Out
$85.40
70-75 Camaro/Firebird Muncie Lower Lockout Rod (R)
70-75 Camaro/Firebird Muncie Lower Lockout Rod (R)
Sold Out
$37.00
(NOS) #3975131 Grommet
(NOS) #3975131 Grommet
In Stock
$8.00 $6.00 Sale
Add To Cart
Back Drive Rod (Upper) Hardware Kit
Back Drive Rod (Upper) Hardware Kit
In rework
$9.00
Back Drive Upper Rod Clamp Set (R)
Back Drive Upper Rod Clamp Set (R)
Out of Stock
$9.50
NOS Transmission Control Bushing
NOS Transmission Control Bushing
In Stock
$6.25 $4.47 Sale
Add To Cart
Back Drive Swivel Lock (R)
Back Drive Swivel Lock (R)
Sold Out
$11.00
(R) 70-74 Camaro Reverse Lockout Kit
(R) 70-74 Camaro Reverse Lockout Kit
Out of Stock
$150.00
#1244707 Hairpin Clip (R)
#1244707 Hairpin Clip (R)
In Stock
$0.50
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(R) 68-72 A Body Upper Upper Back Drive Rod
(R) 68-72 A Body Upper Upper Back Drive Rod
In Stock
$26.50 $22.10 Sale
Add To Cart
#3960620 Corvette Shifter Interlock Bracket (Front)(R)
#3960620 Corvette Shifter Interlock Bracket (Front)(R)
Sold Out
$11.00
69-73 Vette Interlock Cable Bracket (Rear) (R)
69-73 Vette Interlock Cable Bracket (Rear) (R)
Sold Out
$11.95
69-76 Vette Interlock Cable (R)
69-76 Vette Interlock Cable (R)
Sold Out
$41.00
Back Drive Swivel Rebuild Kit (R)
Back Drive Swivel Rebuild Kit (R)
Out of Stock
$38.00
(R) 70-72 BOP Lower Back Drive Rod
(R) 70-72 BOP Lower Back Drive Rod
Sold Out
$29.00
70-72 BOP Back Drive Cross Shaft
70-72 BOP Back Drive Cross Shaft
In Stock
$26.90 $22.25 Sale
Add To Cart
69 Camaro (BB) Reverse Lockout Lower Rod (R)
69 Camaro (BB) Reverse Lockout Lower Rod (R)
Sold Out
$35.00
#382105 Flat Washer (R)
#382105 Flat Washer (R)
Sold Out
$0.99
Back Drive Swivel Bushings
Back Drive Swivel Bushings
In Stock
$4.00
Add To Cart
69 Camaro Backdrive Linkage Set
69 Camaro Backdrive Linkage Set
Out of Stock
$79.50
69 Camaro 69-70 Nova BD Upper Rod (Plated)
69 Camaro 69-70 Nova BD Upper Rod (Plated)
Sold Out
$29.95
69 Camaro 69-72 Nova Back Drive Swivel
69 Camaro 69-72 Nova Back Drive Swivel
Sold Out
$59.00
69 Camaro Back Drive Lower Rod
69 Camaro Back Drive Lower Rod
Sold Out
$32.00
 #3975131 Grommet (R)
#3975131 Grommet (R)
Sold Out
$7.75
69-70 Nova 69 Camaro Back Drive Upper Rod (Black)
69-70 Nova 69 Camaro Back Drive Upper Rod (Black)
In Stock
$29.95
Add To Cart
75-81 Camaro/ Firebird Lower Lock Rod
75-81 Camaro/ Firebird Lower Lock Rod
In Stock
$36.00 $29.95 Sale
Add To Cart
Shift Bushing and Sleeve
Shift Bushing and Sleeve
In Stock
$4.99
Add To Cart
69-72 Chevelle Backdrive Swivel Assembly
69-72 Chevelle Backdrive Swivel Assembly
In Stock
$59.00
Add To Cart
Backdrive and Shift Rod Swivel Set
Backdrive and Shift Rod Swivel Set
Sold Out
$9.00
Camaro, Nova P.G. Lower Control Rod
Camaro, Nova P.G. Lower Control Rod
In Stock
$25.00
Add To Cart
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